Shams: Spurs Trade for Phoenix G Cam Payne

[RC_Drunkford]

Spurs have the following in the war chest:
-A ton of varied draft capital
-40+ mil in expirings
-A good young player on a solid contract (Keldon)

If there's a big time player available, they could literally outbid almost anybody tbh. I don't think they'll make a splash but man if they're somewhat decent by December, they should explore pushing those chips in a little earlier tbh.

well they can't keep all those players on the team though. 18 roster spots plus Cissoko and Barlow

[Mugen]

well they can't keep all those players on the team though. 18 roster spots plus Cissoko and Barlow

Yeah good point, but i think they should still have at least some of those guys after the season starts.

[Mugen]

Heat tried him at PG and it really doesn't work.

Short term, plop him at the 1. Long-term put him at the 2 and slide Devin to the 3 when Keldon is shipped out tbh.

[Mr. Body]

Spurs have the following in the war chest:
-A ton of varied draft capital
-40+ mil in expirings
-A good young player on a solid contract (Keldon)

If there's a big time player available, they could literally outbid almost anybody tbh. I don't think they'll make a splash but man if they're somewhat decent by December, they should explore pushing those chips in a little earlier tbh.

James Harden is available!

[DPG21920]

You guys think Wesley gets waived at this point? Or are they just gonna waive pain. Seems unlikely since he’s actually a decent player. Better than Graham at least

I think we see a trade for sure. Could even see Graham/Doug used since they are higher end expiring deals, but Spurs still have some good vets post trade to help roster out.

Khem/Stevens are gone for sure. Cedi/Payne/Bullock/Doug/Graham 2-3 of them are gone too via trade

[DPG21920]

Worth noting the Spurs have sold their cap space for more stuff than Detroit (Harris) or OKC (Bertans, Oladipo) could.

Yup. First move for Cedi had me wince a little but seeing Spurs NOT penny pinch and not just doing a move to get to floor and stopping? LOVE what I’m seeing - they are being killers when it comes to turning over every value stone and asset management/optimization

[slick'81]

Yup. First move for Cedi had me wince a little but seeing Spurs NOT penny pinch and not just doing a move to get to floor and stopping? LOVE what I’m seeing - they are being killers when it comes to turning over every value stone and asset management/optimization

they have to with wemby

[timvp]

Good trade. Cam is a neutral-ish asset. Getting paid to take him on plus a second is good work.

[spurraider21]

I think we see a trade for sure. Could even see Graham/Doug used since they are higher end expiring deals, but Spurs still have some good vets post trade to help roster out.

Khem/Stevens are gone for sure. Cedi/Payne/Bullock/Doug/Graham 2-3 of them are gone too via trade

Being able to trade expiring vets for assets while also acquiring other expiring vets (and getting assets to do so) would be a of an offseason tbh

[CGD]

I think they’ll just end up waiving Cam along with Berch and Stevenson to get to 15. Don’t see him making the team honestly, plus spurs got some cash to offset some of his deal.

[Mr. Body]

I think they’ll just end up waiving Cam along with Berch and Stevenson to get to 15. Don’t see him making the team honestly, plus spurs got some cash to offset some of his deal.

If so, those are some really expensive SRPs they're acquiring.

[Spurs Brazil]

I don't think the Spurs will waive Payne. A 2nd round and cash just to eat that contract would be too expensive. I think they really like him or he'll be part of another trade.

[slick'81]

Rather have graham ,tbh

[DPG21920]

Being able to trade expiring vets for assets while also acquiring other expiring vets (and getting assets to do so) would be a of an offseason tbh

100% - just fantastic work so far. Let’s see what’s next.

[JPB]

I don't think the Spurs will waive Payne. A 2nd round and cash just to eat that contract would be too expensive. I think they really like him or he'll be part of another trade.

Any case, another smart move by Wright. Spurs (and ST tbh) are certainly not confident entering the season with a Tre/Graham/Wesley rotation at PG, probably the worst in the NBA, assuming Wesley even makes the A team. At worst, they either get a decent back up in Payne, at best he helps for a bigger trade.

[Mr. Body]

Any case, another smart move by Wright. Spurs (and ST tbh) are certainly not confident entering the season with a Tre/Graham/Wesley rotation at PG, probably the worst in the NBA, assuming Wesley even makes the A team. At worst, they either get a decent back up in Payne, at best he helps for a bigger trade.

Phoenix is now literally the worst PG set-up in the NBA, and the obsession of the "worst" whatever on this board is getting obnoxious. Tre Jones will be fine if we go that direction. Cam Payne, if he stays, will be fine. He was literally fine for the Suns.

[exstatic]

If so, those are some really expensive SRPs they're acquiring.

It’s payroll they needed to take in to stay above the floor.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

PHX also traded a 2025 pick swap for three SRPs. Interesting development.

Apparently it’s a 2026 swap. Orlando basically betting 3 SRPs that they’ll be better than both Phoenix and Washington in 2026. Bold move.

Wonder whether the SRP the Spurs are getting is out of those or the previous ones from the Memphis trade.

[Mr. Body]

It’s payroll they needed to take in to stay above the floor.

They could just sign Tre Jones. Instead they're waiting.

So, again, either they're buying expensive SRPs, which might be what they want, or something else happens.

[td4mvp2k]

good job spurs, cant relax with thunder also setting up for the future with lots of assets. also be hard to believe they aint trying to get something in return in the dame stakes.

[spurs10]

Good move again. Spurs are putting themselves in a good position with cash and expiring contract to make some moves down the road. Great summer so far.

[CGD]

If so, those are some really expensive SRPs they're acquiring.

6M minus the cash offset? Nah I think that’s consistent with what we’ve seen SRPs go for (3-4M range).

[spurraider21]

Once this trade becomes official the spurs only way to generate enough cap space for another similar trade would be to rescind Tre’s qualifying offer. Can then sign him at the end when it’s all said and done

[spurraider21]

The main reason I’m liking this move is because we’ve seen them be aggressive sending out SRPs like the bullock trade. The willingness to do that (and seeing the suns selling FRP swaps for second rounders in 2 separate trades) puts my mind at ease about stockpiling picks with diminishing returns.

[Mr. Body]

6M minus the cash offset? Nah I think that’s consistent with what we’ve seen SRPs go for (3-4M range).

So... 150-200% more expensive than what some teams buy the most expensive SRPs for? When we have a glut of SRPs already?

Not seeing your logic there.